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20 LGBTQ events this week

Tabletop games, drag shows, Mr. Nice Jewish Boy Pageant among attractions

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Events this week include DC Gaymers Tabletop Sunday, several drag shows including Crystal Edge's Daddy Issues, and the annual Mr. Nice Jewish Boy competition. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Below are our picks for some of the most fun and creative things to do this week in the DMV that are of special interest to the LGBTQ community.


Industry Movie Night: “Mean Girls”

Monday, August 7
7 p.m.
Shakers
2014 9th Street, N.W.
Instagram

Catch a showing of the ever-quotable “Mean Girls” at Shakers on Monday.


Reign: A Drag Variety Show

Monday, August 7
8:30 p.m.
Dupont Italian Kitchen Bar (second floor)
1637 17th Street, N.W.
Eventbrite

Logan Stone hosts a weekly drag show alongside several up-and-coming performers at a relaxed and fun Monday evening show.


T4T Tuesday

Tuesday, August 8
9 p.m.
Trade
1410 14th Street, N.W.
Instagram

Celebrate transness at Trade at Samson & Mary’s T4T Tuesday. The event features Samson, Indiana Bones and Delight.


Queer Trivia

Wednesday, August 9
7-9 p.m.
The Dew Drop Inn
2801 8th Street, N.W.
Facebook

The Mistresses lead a game of Queer Trivia at the Dew Drop Inn on Wednesday.


Daddy Issues

Wednesday, August 9
9 p.m.
Kiki
913 U Street, N.W.
Instagram

Crystal Edge leads an action-packed drag show upstairs at Kiki on Wednesday.


Karaoke Thursdays at UPROAR

Thursday, August 10
9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
UPROAR Lounge and Restaurant
639 Florida Avenue, N.W.
Instagram

Sing with friends at UPROAR on Thursday night.


Thirst Trap Thursdays

Venus Valhalla at Pitchers. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Thursday, August 10
10 p.m.
Pitchers DC
2317 18th Street, N.W.
Twitter

Venus Valhalla hosts the weekly drag show at Pitchers on Thursday.


ElectroPOP

Thursday, August 10
10 p.m.
Bunker
2001 14th Street, N.W.
Instagram

Miscalculated brings the music to Bunker’s ElectroPOP on Thursday.


Cub Country

Friday, August 11
8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
UPROAR Lounge & Restaurant
639 Florida Avenue, N.W.
No Cover / 21+
Instagram

Saddle up and enjoy a country western night at UPROAR on Friday.


HAUS Fridays

Friday, August 11
10 p.m.
Bunker
2317 18th Street, N.W.
$10 through 12 a.m. (cash only)
Instagram

Jason James brings the music to Haus Fridays at Bunker.


Grown-Up Story Time

Saturday, August 12
6 p.m. seating / 7 p.m. stories
Crazy Aunt Helen’s
713 8th Street, S.E.
$10
Facebook

Enjoy a night of readings, songs, trivia and drag with Tara Hoot at Crazy Aunt Helen’s on Saturday.


La Loca

Saturday, August 12
8 p.m. – 3 a.m. (party starts at 10 p.m.)
Bunker
2001 14th Street, N.W.
No cover from 8-10 p.m.
Instagram

It’s a latinx party at Bunker with music by Pedro Night.


Kinki leather night at Kiki

Saturday, August 12
9 p.m.
Kiki
913 U Street, N.W.
Instagram

Kiki holds its leather night every second Saturday.


Freddie’s Follies

Freddie’s Follies (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

Saturday, August 12
9 p.m.
Freddie’s Beach Bar
555 23rd Street S
Arlington, Va.
Reservations

Freddie’s holds its award-winning drag show every Saturday at 9.


Chromatica Ball Brunch

Sunday, August 13
Doors 11 a.m. / Show 12 p.m.
Red Bear Brewing Company
209 M Street, N.E.
$25
Eventbrite

Join Desiree Dik for the Chomatica Ball Brunch with performers Elecktra G, Venetian, Citrine and Javon Love at Red Bear Brewing Company on Sunday.


I Know You Are, But What Am I? Brunch

Sunday, August 13
12 p.m.
The Runway DC
3523 12th Street, N.E.
Facebook

Celebrate Pee-Wee Herman with a bottomless mimosa brunch.


DC Gaymers Tabletop Sunday

Sunday, August 13
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library
901 G Street, N.W.
Facebook

Meet in library conference room 401-A for a day of tabletop gaming with the DC Gaymers on Sunday.


Nice Jewish Boy Pageant

A scene from last year’s Mr. Nice Jewish Boy competition. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

Sunday, August 13
2 p.m.
Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center
1529 16th Street, N.W.
Facebook

Who will take the sash and the crown at the Mr. Nice Jewish Boy pageant this year? The event, hosted by drag entertainer Venus Valhalla, showcases the unique talents of members of the LGBTQ+ Jewish community.


Sunday Beer Bust

Sunday, August 13
4-8 p.m.
UPROAR Lounge and Restaurant
639 Florida Avenue, N.W.
Instagram

Make Kid Rock cry with $18 bottomless Bud Light Drafts at the Sunday Beer Bust at UPROAR.


Daddy Disco

Sunday, August 13
7 p.m.
Bunker
2001 14th Street, N.W.
Instagram

Jeff Feller brings the music to Daddy Disco at Bunker on Sunday.


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Calendar: April 3-9

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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Friday, April 3

Center Aging Monthly Luncheon With Yoga will be at 12 p.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. Email Mac at [email protected] if you require ASL interpreter assistance, have any dietary restrictions, or questions about this event.

Go Gay DC will host “First Friday LGBTQ+ Community Social” at 7 p.m. at Silver Diner Ballston. This is a chance to relax, make new friends, and enjoy happy hour specials at this classic retro venue. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite

Saturday, April 4

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Brunch” at 11 a.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant. This fun weekly event brings the DMV area LGBTQ+ community, including allies, together for delicious food and conversation.  Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Nellies Sports Bar will host “Nellies DC Drag Brunch” at 12 p.m. Come get served like a queen, by a queen at the top rated Drag Brunch in DC! Join Sapphire Blue, Deja Diamond and their team of amazing drag performers, for the most fun you’ll have all weekend. Tickets start at $58.51 and are available on Eventbrite

Monday, April 6

Center Aging: Monday Coffee Klatch will be at 10 a.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ+ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more information, contact Adam ([email protected]).

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Happy Hour Meetup” at 5:30 p.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar and restaurant. This event is ideal for making new friends. It’s free to attend. The group will gather inside at the purple booth to the left. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite

Tuesday, April 7

Universal Pride Meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group seeks to support, educate, empower, and create change for people with disabilities. For more details, email [email protected].  

Wednesday, April 8

Job Club will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom upon request. This is a weekly job support program to help job entrants and seekers, including the long-term unemployed, improve self-confidence, motivation, resilience and productivity for effective job searches and networking — allowing participants to move away from being merely “applicants” toward being “candidates.” For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.thedccenter.org/careers.

Thursday, April 9 

The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. To be more fair with who is receiving boxes, the program is moving to a lottery system. People will be informed on Wednesday at 5:00 pm if they are picked to receive a produce box. No proof of residency or income is required. For more information, email [email protected] or call 202-682-2245. 

Virtual Yoga Class will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This free weekly class is a combination of yoga, breathwork and meditation that allows LGBTQ+ community members to continue their healing journey with somatic and mindfulness practices. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.  

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Calendar: March 27-April 2

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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Friday, March 27

Center Aging Monthly Luncheon With Yoga will be at 12 p.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. Email Mac at [email protected] if you require ASL interpreter assistance, have any dietary restrictions, or questions about this event.

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Happy Hour” at 7 p.m. at Dupont Italian Kitchen. This is a chance to relax, make new friends, and enjoy happy hour specials at this classic retro venue. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite

Trans and Genderqueer Game Night will be at 7 p.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. This is a relaxing, laid-back evening of games and fun. All are welcome and there’ll be card and board games on hand. Feel free to bring your own games to share. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website

Trans Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This event is intended to provide an emotionally and physically safe space for trans people and those who may be questioning their gender identity/expression to join together in community and learn from one another. For more details, email [email protected]

Saturday, March 28

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Brunch” at 11 a.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant. This fun weekly event brings the DMV area LGBTQ+ community, including allies, together for delicious food and conversation.  Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

The DC Center for the LGBT Community will host “Sunday Supper on Saturday” at 2 p.m. It’s more than just an event; it’s an opportunity to step away from the busyness of life and invest in something meaningful, and enjoy delicious food, genuine laughter, and conversations that spark connection and inspiration. For more details, visit the Center’s website

Black Lesbian Support Group will be at 1 p.m. on Zoom. This is a peer-led support group devoted to the joys and challenges of being a Black Lesbian. For more details, email [email protected]

Monday, March 30

“Center Aging: Monday Coffee Klatch” will be at 10 a.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more information, contact Adam ([email protected]).

“Tea Time! A Local DC Drag Comedy Show” will be at 3 p.m. at Spark Social. This is a live drag comedy show where drag legends TrevHER & Tiara Missou Sidora host spill all the tea in the DMV. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite

Tuesday, March 31

Visibili-TEA Party will be at 6 p.m. at Restoration Station. Guests are encouraged to come sip, celebrate, and shine together. This event is a Trans Day of Visibility celebration and a special collaboration between Auntie’s Home and Damien Ministries. This is a boozy tea party with intention and the dress code reflects the vibe. More details are available on Eventbrite

Wednesday, March 1

Job Club will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom upon request. This is a weekly job support program to help job entrants and seekers, including the long-term unemployed, improve self-confidence, motivation, resilience and productivity for effective job searches and networking — allowing participants to move away from being merely “applicants” toward being “candidates.” For more information, email [email protected] or visit thedccenter.org/careers.

Thursday, April 2

The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. People will be informed on Wednesday at 5 p.m. if they are picked to receive a produce box. No proof of residency or income is required. For more information, email [email protected] or call 202-682-2245. 

Virtual Yoga Class will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This free weekly class is a combination of yoga, breathwork and meditation that allows LGBTQ+ community members to continue their healing journey with somatic and mindfulness practices. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.  

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Celebrate cherry blossoms the drag way

Unconventional Diner hosts bingo party

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The cherry blossoms are here. Celebrate at a unique event hosted by Unconventional Diner. (Washington Blade photo by Michael K. Lavers)

Unconventional Diner will host “Cherry Blossom Drag Bingo Party” on Friday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m.

Guests will be treated to an unforgettable night of drag performances, bingo, food and drink and prizes. Highlights of the evening include themed cocktails, drag performances and bingo prizes.

Tickets can be secured via Resy.

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